Program Overview
The Teaching - Elementary Education at Wheaton College Illinois is a MAT programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Teaching - Elementary Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 825 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 825 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Wheaton, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching - Elementary Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Multicultural Education Tutoring Practicum
- Learning and Development: The Psychological and Developmental\nContexts of Education
- Teacher Aiding Practicum
- Learning Differences
- Statistics in Education
- Mathematics for Elementary Education
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Bachelor\'s degree from an approved institution and in an approved major.
- Approved institution
- Regionally accredited and grants degree in education that includes state licensure for teachers.
- If your school does not grant such a degree, your transcript can be evaluated for meeting Wheaton\'s general education requirements.
- Regionally accredited and grants degree in education that includes state licensure for teachers.
- Approved Major for Elementary Education Licensure
- Within Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Approved institution
- GPA 3.0 minimum
- Admission application.
- Three recommendation forms, not letters.\xc2\xa0
- Academic.
- Pastoral (or other Christian leader).
- Professional.
- Three essays.
- Chronological resume.
- Signed\xc2\xa0Statement of Faith,\xc2\xa0Community Covenant, and Statement of Veracity.
- Application fee US $30, non-refundable.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 825 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 825 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 825 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 825 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Wheaton College Illinois directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Wheaton College Illinois
Wheaton College Illinois
Wheaton, United States
Wheaton College is a private Evangelical Christian liberal arts college in Wheaton, Illinois, United States. It was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860. Wheaton College was a stop on the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-29
- Language English
- Duration 24 months